Resources for Academic Programs
Academic Program Development Resources
New! Recommended Faculty Credentials
In 2010, the CLC Board of Directors approved the following minimum recommendations for those who teach child life-content courses. These individuals will have earned:
- A minimum of a master's degree or post-baccalaureate advanced training in child life, child development, or closely related field, and
- The credential of Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS)
New! Curriculum Recommendations for Academic Programs
The CLC Board of Directors recently approved a series of curriculum recommendations developed by the Academic Task Force. Rather than dictating specific courses, course titles, or syllabi, these recommendations identify key topics that should be covered in the child life curriculum of any academic program offering a concentration, minor, or major in child life. The recommendations identify those content areas that should be covered in the required coursework of any such program, along with supplemental areas that would be advantageous to cover.
Curriculum Recommendations for Academic Programs 
Child Life Academic Program Self-Review Tool
In response to member interest, and at the request of the CLC Executive Board, the Education Committee (now known as the Child Life Education & Training Committee) developed an internal program evaluation tool for academic programs. These guidelines for voluntary review were designed to promote and enhance the quality of child life academic programs by establishing best practices.
It is important to note that these self-review tools are based on the Official Documents of the Child Life Council, Standards for Academic and Clinical Preparation Programs. It is not the intent of Child Life Council to endorse or promote any program that takes part in this review. It is a voluntary process, to be used as an evaluation tool.
To get started on your program evaluation, download this helpful document now!
Child Life Academic Program Self Review Tool